Friday, March 18, 2016





with all of the teabag paintings and monthly 

challenges, i have all but neglected painting

larger sized paintings.   i found this piece

lying on a magazine.  it did not feel finished

at this point







collage was added to the background, 

acrylic paint to the dress, face and hair 

and a little pastel added to her face.  

i will call her done for now.



here are a few photos from the art studios at the 

santa monica art walk held at the airport.  i visited 

once before and liked the light airy space and high 

industrial ceilings.  





miki yokoyama

susie mckay krieser

queen bee and friends

the hinterland drawing room

wende edlen


yossi govrin

these look like fascinating beehives










25 comments:

  1. thanks for sharing that vast and different collection of art-I couldn't pick a fave although I love the girl with the doodled face:)

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    1. Hi Linda, I did love the girl with the doodled face too! She was really fun, as the face painting would show.
      ~~ irene

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  2. Hi Irene. Hope you are doing well. Great photos and looks like it was a lot of fun. You've been busy.:) Great job.

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    1. Hi Gloria, I hope all is well with you! The show was fun. I enjoy seeing artists' work space and the different mediums they use.
      ~~ Irene

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  3. what a magical exhibition... and she looks perfectly finished now!

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    1. Yes, the whole show has a fun air about it. It is at a small community airport in a hanger to start. Then the various artists are unique and inviting. I am glad you liked seeing the photos and the atmosphere came across.
      ~~ Irene

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  4. Love your charming portrait.
    Thanks for sharing the interesting photos.
    Happy weekend xx

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    1. Thank you for visiting this week, Sirkkis!
      ~~ Irene

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  5. What a wonderful place! Happy PPF, hugs, Valerie

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    1. I am so glad you enjoyed seeing the exhibit, Valerie-Jael!
      ~~ irene

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  6. It doesn't take much to change a piece of art into something very beautiful, just as you did with your piece here. I simply love the result. Thanks for all the beautiful photographs as well.

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    2. You are right, Laila, it doesn't take much to change a painting. Thank you for visiting. I am glad you enjoyed the photos this week!
      ~~ Irene

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  7. Irene, the work you did on the WIP paid off. I consider her finished indeed and very beautiful.

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    1. Thank you Faye. I appreciate your comments! on this piece!
      ~~ Irene

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  8. We don't have a large art community in Del Rio, so whenever I visit larger cities I try to catch an art exhibit. I love the one you visited. I also LOVE your portrait. It has the look of an antique piece. Blessings, my friend!

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    1. Thank you so much for visiting, Arnoldo. Your comments are much appreciated. I am glad you enjoyed the photos of the show!
      ~~ Irene

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  9. Beautiful piece and fun photos Irene!! Have a great week!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  10. Wow what a great post. You know how much I love your art and this is no exception. This is a wonderful exhibit. I wish we had some here.
    Have a very nice Sunday.

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  11. WOW! Truly incredible!!! Happy Paint Party Friday! Have a wonderful week!

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  12. A lovely painting. I know what you mean about time and all the challenges that are so much fun. Thanks for the virtual gallery walk. Very interesting. I want one of those manikin candelabra.

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  13. I want one of the candelabras as well! What fun they must have had making it.
    ~~ Irene

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